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  • “Very Relaxing to Me”: White House Aides Reportedly Urged Trump to Stop Falling Asleep in Public

    Blue Press Journal – The oldest person ever sworn in as president is facing renewed scrutiny over his fitness for office, as reports surface that his own aides have felt compelled to counsel him on the basic act of staying awake in public.

    According to a new report from The Wall Street Journal, White House aides have “counseled him to try to keep his eyes open during public events, fearing the optics of his appearing to fall asleep.” The revelation comes amidst a troubling pattern of public behavior from Donald Trump, whose advanced age has become an increasingly difficult topic for his administration to ignore.

    In recent weeks, observers have noted multiple instances where the President appeared to doze off while on camera. Whether sitting in a courtroom or attending a memorial service, Trump has been seen with his eyes closed and posture slack, seemingly disengaged from the events unfolding around him.

    When confronted by The Wall Street Journal regarding these embarrassing episodes, Trump offered a defense that many may find less than convincing.

    “I’ll just close [my eyes]. It’s very relaxing to me,” Trump told the outlet. “Sometimes they’ll take a picture of me blinking, blinking, and they’ll catch me with the blink.”

    The President’s explanation stands in stark contrast to the concerns reportedly held by his own staff. The fact that West Wing aides feel the need to explicitly coach the Commander-in-Chief on maintaining alertness underscores the severity of the situation. It suggests a leadership style increasingly hindered by physical limitations, raising uncomfortable questions about who is truly managing the optics—and perhaps the substance—of the presidency.

    As Trump continues to be the oldest individual to hold the highest office in the land, these incidents are no longer mere “fake news” or media exaggeration, but visible evidence of a potential decline. If the President requires prompting just to keep his eyes open during official duties, the American public has a right to wonder how much of the job he is actually conscious enough to perform.

  • Wall Street Journal Slams Trump’s Election Blame-Game, Points to His Own Policies as Culprit

    Blue Press Journal – In a scathing rebuke, The Wall Street Journal’s conservative editorial board on Wednesday called out President Donald Trump for his misguided attempts to shift blame for Republican election defeats onto the fact that he wasn’t on the ballot. The Journal dismissed this rationale as “total B.S.,” pointing to Trump’s own policies as the root cause of the GOP’s woes.

    The editorial board’s withering critique comes after Trump attributed the Republican losses in key elections to his absence from the ballot. However, the Journal countered that Trump’s presence was felt throughout the campaigns, with his policies and legacy dominating the discourse and motivating Democratic turnout.

    “Mr. Trump was on the ballot ― not literally, but nonetheless as the main motivating force behind a dominating Democratic turnout,” the Journal wrote. The newspaper highlighted a range of Trump-backed policies that were effectively on the ballot, including his economic agenda, tariffs, and foreign policy initiatives.

    Moreover, the Journal noted that Trump’s presidency has been marked by controversy, from the deployment of masked ICE agents to the rising cost of living. These issues, the newspaper argued, were inextricably linked to Trump’s own actions and policies, making him a central factor in the elections.

    The Journal’s rebuke is significant, coming from a traditionally conservative outlet. The editorial board’s warning that “if he really believes this, then the GOP is heading for bigger problems in 2026” suggests that Trump’s refusal to acknowledge the role of his own policies in the election outcomes poses a long-term threat to the party’s prospects.

  • Wall Street Journal Slams Trump’s “Tantrum Against Canada”

    In a scathing editorial on Sunday, The Wall Street Journal criticized President Donald Trump for his reaction to an Ontario government ad that pushed back against his tariffs. The newspaper’s conservative editorial board declared that Trump was “wrong” on two counts and “shouldn’t get away” with his actions.

    The controversy began when the Ontario government released an ad featuring a 1987 speech by Ronald Reagan, in which the former president warned about the dangers of tariffs. Trump responded by falsely calling the ad “fake,” declaring trade talks with Canada over, and slapping an extra 10% tariff on Canadian goods.

    The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board argued that Trump’s tariffs are doing economic damage by raising costs for consumers and businesses, and by dampening economic growth. “He has been fortunate that his tariffs haven’t triggered much retaliation, which has spared us from a global trade war,” the board wrote. “But the tariffs are doing economic damage… and by dampening animal spirits that should be soaring with his tax bill and deregulation.”

    The editorial also took aim at Trump’s attempt to co-opt Reagan’s legacy on trade. “He can boast about tariffs all he wants,” the board concluded, “but he shouldn’t get away with taking Reagan’s trade beliefs in vain.” The Journal’s criticism is significant, given its conservative leaning and usual support for Republican policies.

    The spat between Trump and Canada is the latest escalation in a trade dispute that has been simmering for months. Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods, including steel and aluminum, have been met with retaliatory measures from Canada, which has imposed its own tariffs on American goods.

    The Wall Street Journal’s criticism of Trump’s tariff policy is not isolated. Economists and business leaders warn that the tariffs will harm the US economy and raise consumer prices. As the trade dispute escalates, it remains to be seen if Trump will reconsider his trade policy. One thing is certain: The Wall Street Journal will hold him accountable.

  • Wall Street Journal Slams Trump’s “Self-Destructive Tariff Folly”

    Blue Press Journal – In a scathing op-ed published on Sunday, the Wall Street Journal’s editorial board blasted President Trump’s tariff policy, calling it a “self-destructive tariff folly” that is harming American farmers and businesses. The editorial comes on the heels of reports that the Trump administration is planning a $10 billion bailout for America’s soybean farmers, who have been severely impacted by China’s decision to stop buying American soybeans in retaliation for Trump’s tariffs.

    The editorial board argued that the bailout is a clear indication that Trump’s tariff policy is not working as the president claims it is. “You knew it was coming,” the editors wrote. “As President Trump’s tariffs damage farmers and businesses across the U.S., the victims are besieging the Administration for relief. The long lines at the Commerce and Agriculture departments are the latest proof of self-destructive tariff folly.”

    The editorial went on to point out that the looming bailout is a refutation of Trump’s claim that tariffs are cost-free. “They aren’t if, like soybean growers, you are the target of retaliation,” the editors wrote. “Mr. Trump likes to say that tariffs are a windfall for the Treasury, but not if much of that revenue is going back out the door in subsidies to offset the tariff harm.”

    The Wall Street Journal criticized how tariffs are fostering new lobbying and special interest groups in Washington. “The farm fiasco underscores another truth about tariffs: they expand what Mr. Trump called ‘the swamp,’” the editorial stated. “Industries hit by tariffs are flocking to Washington to lobby for relief.”

    The editorial emphasized that Trump’s tariff policy is detrimental to American farmers and businesses, urging the president to rethink his trade approach. With the soybean industry affected, it’s uncertain how the Trump administration will react and if it will reconsider its tariffs. One certainty is that the Wall Street Journal’s critique signals increasing opposition to Trump’s trade policies from the business community.

  • Wall Street Journal Faces Backlash for Publishing False Report on Charlie Kirk Shooting

    The Wall Street Journal and other media outlets are under fire for spreading false information about the recent shooting of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk in Utah. The initial report claimed that the assassin had left behind symbols of “transgender ideology” at the scene of the crime, sparking widespread speculation and blame-shifting towards the transgender community.

    However, it was later revealed that the report was based on an unverified bulletin from the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), which was not confirmed by ATF analysts and may have been misread or misinterpreted. The Wall Street Journal’s source for the initial report was Steven Crowder, a far-right influencer known for his anti-transgender views.

    On Friday, officials identified the suspect as Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old cisgender white man, debunking the false narrative that had been perpetuated by right-wing activists and media outlets. Despite the lack of evidence, many conservative influencers and media outlets had jumped to blame the transgender community for the shooting, using dehumanizing rhetoric and fueling a false narrative of a “transgender violence epidemic.”

    Data from the Gun Violence Archive shows that out of over 5,300 mass shootings in the past decade, only four were committed by individuals who identified as transgender or nonbinary. This has led many to criticize the media and right-wing activists for spreading misinformation and perpetuating hate towards the transgender community.

    The incident has sparked outrage and calls for accountability, with many demanding a retraction from the Wall Street Journal and apologies from journalists who spread the false information. “Nearly 48 hours of relentless anti-trans propaganda and news reports over the murder of Charlie Kirk, and all of that for not a single shred of evidence that trans people or trans rights had anything to do with it,” said Erin Clymer, a critic of the false narrative. “When do we get a retraction from the Wall Street Journal for erroneously claiming the assassination was related to trans people?”

  • Wall Street Journal Delivers Trump A Warning: ‘Peace At What Price?’

    Blue Press Journal, DC – In a stern warning to President Donald Trump, the editorial board of The Wall Street Journal cautioned against pushing for a hasty end to the war in Ukraine, regardless of the cost. The warning comes ahead of Trump’s meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House, and just days after Trump’s bilateral talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska.

    The Journal’s editorial, titled “What Kind of Peace in Ukraine?”, acknowledges Trump’s “admirable ambition” to bring an end to the brutal three-year conflict. However, it also warns that the president’s desire to be seen as a peacemaker may be exploited by US adversaries, such as Putin, to extract a deal on their terms. The editorial board notes that “cunning adversaries like Mr. Putin and China’s Xi Jinping can sense when the desire for a Nobel Peace Prize can be exploited for far more substantive strategic gains.”

    The Alaska summit between Trump and Putin ended without a peace deal, but raised eyebrows as Trump treated the Russian dictator to a lavish reception on US soil. The Journal’s warning serves as a reminder that the US must be cautious in its dealings with Russia, particularly given Putin’s history of aggression in Ukraine. As the US prepares to engage in further talks with Ukraine, the Journal’s editorial board is urging Trump to consider the long-term implications of any potential peace deal, and to ensure that the interests of the US and its allies are protected.

    The question of “peace at what price” is a critical one, and the Journal’s warning serves as a timely reminder of the need for careful diplomacy and strategic thinking in the pursuit of peace.

  • LEWD BIRTHDAY MESSAGE TO JEFFREY EPSTEIN FROM TRUMP REVELED By Wall Street Journal

    A shocking revelation has emerged in the form of a racy birthday card allegedly sent by former President Donald Trump to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in 2003. The Wall Street Journal has published the contents of the card, which features a drawing of a naked woman and a peculiar message about secrets.

    According to reports, the card has sparked outrage, with Trump vehemently denying any involvement in sending the message. The denial has raised eyebrows, given the well-documented history between Trump and Epstein, who were known to be acquaintances.

    The revelation comes as previously unsealed Epstein files have shed new light on the extent of Trump’s connections to the disgraced financier. In 2019, records revealed that Virginia Giuffre, one of Epstein’s accusers, testified that Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s longtime associate, recruited her for the sex trafficking ring while she was working at Mar-a-Lago, Trump’s Florida estate.

    Furthermore, former model Stacey Williams has gone public with accusations that Trump had groped her in a 1993 encounter facilitated by Epstein. These allegations have added fuel to the fire, with many questioning the nature of Trump’s relationship with Epstein.

    In response to the latest developments, Trump has attempted to deflect blame, claiming that Democrats are responsible for the resurfacing of the Epstein scandal. However, this assertion has been met with skepticism, given that if Democrats had access to this information, it is likely that they would have released it during last year’s election cycle, when it would have been most damaging to Trump’s campaign.

    Update on his pictures

    “I never wrote a picture in my life. I don’t draw pictures of women.”

    -Donald Trump to the Wall Street Journal

    Trump has previously peddled his sketches at charity auctions, boasting that one of his scribbles featuring the Empire State Building, complete with his flamboyant signature, fetched a price at a Florida auction in the mid-’90s, only to make a comeback on the market in 2017. In 2004, he also whipped up a drawing of the New York skyline for the Capuchin Food Pantry’s Doodle for Hunger, a move that was just as much about self-promotion as it was about charity. This artistic endeavor was later hawked again by Sotheby’s, proving that even in altruism, he’s always cashing in.

    In 2017, the BBC dared to report that yet another sketch of the New York skyline, conjured up by Trump for a 2005 charity auction, shockingly resold for a staggering $30,000.

    On X, Adam Kinzinger, a former Republican U.S. representative shared a series of nine sketches depicting skyscrapers and the New York skyline, which bear the signature of former President Trump. He remarked, “Trump has a propensity for drawing. Just an observation.”